As It Happens: The Wednesday Edition
Part One
Blackwater Pardons
Donald Trump has pardoned four former Blackwater contractors for the killing of 14 unarmed Iraqi civilians. A lawyer for the victims says pardons are supposed to correct injustices, not perpetuate them.
Christmas Alone
A New Brunswick nurse knew her work in a Covid ward might mean Christmas in a hotel room. And as much as she's missing her kids, she says she'd do it again in a second.
Quebec Cyclist
A Quebec cyclist is determined to draw attention to roadside safety and he's so committed, he's biking across the country in the dead of winter to prove his point.
Part Two
Fairytales Published
French writer Madame d'Aulnoy coined the term 'fairytale' but spent years in obscurity. Now, a new interpretation of her work promises something magic.
Reading: Gift of the Magi
This evening's instalment of our holiday readings reminds us that when gift giving goes wrong, it's the thought that counts.
Part Three
Encore: As It Happened: Remixed and Reworked
We'll revisit some of our favourite stories of people who've revised, rearranged and reimagined their way into the "As It Happens" archives.